...Do you love Pit Bulls? Did you know that pit bulls aren?t as bad as you thought they were? Well, they are not. I am for the fact that pit bulls are good pets for lots of people. Pit Bulls aren?t that bad if you get to know them well. Even if you get to know their history, too. Like Stubby, for example. He fought in the 1st World War. Pit Bulls could one day be heroes. And, they are sometimes calm dogs. They are even mistaken as other dogs that could go rabid. As stated, I am for the fact that pit bulls could be really good pets to people. In source three, it stated that a Pit Bull named Stubby fought in first World War. Pit Bulls have been around for a long time, meaning that they have a long history. He (Stubby, the war dog) saved his...
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...Yay or nay to Pit Bulls? Do you say yay or nay to a Pit Bull, being a good pet? I say no to Pit Bulls being good pets, and here are my reasons. According to the article titled "Yes Or No To The Pit Bull", Pit Bulls do not make the best pets. Here are some of my facts stating why Pit bulls do not make the greatest pets, because Pit Bulls have the strongest bite they are known to bite and there jaws will lock on there target. According to the article titled "No Pit Bulls", they stated some facts to persuade you that Pit Bulls is not the best breed to have as a pet. One of the many reasons are the fact that dozens of people have been viciously attacked and mauled by Pit Bulls. The specific breed the Pit Bull is #1 choice for Bad people, dog fighters, and Drug dealers. Pit Bulls have a very ferocious bark, and build to them, which would make the hair on the back of a body builder stand up, and make him cry so hard...
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...How many times have you heard the Pit Bull being negatively talked about? How many times have these negative comments been backed up with facts? If researched, anybody can see that the Pit Bull is not a bad dog. Actually, it is said and proved that it was and still is an exceptionally good dog. For example, “pit bulls are the second most tolerant breed tested by ATTS, after only golden retrievers.” (Joshua Holland) Pit Bulls should still be looked upon positively because they were very famous and well known dogs before the mid 1980s and they also are an excellent choice for a family pet. The Pit Bull is not entirely at fault for the reputation that it has. Because of their tough appearance, these dogs are the top choice for “irresponsible breeders, dog-fighters, people who want a tough looking to tie up in their yard and those who refuse to have their male dogs fixed because they think those big, swinging balls make them look tough by proxy.” (Joshua Holland) These dogs are loyal and loving pets who have just been dragged into a negative crowd. For hundreds of years they were considered the perfect dog. That changed after a while though. “By the 1900s, the Pit Bull...
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...you can’t do something based on something your grandma or grandpa did, or people judging you based on family history. This is how thousands of pit bulls feel every day. Pitbulls all over America are being mistreated because of the bad reputation they have, but not all pitbulls are this aggressive. Pitbulls can make a wonderful pet. They are not any more dangerous than any other dog, they can actually improve your household, Since the 1800s pit bulls have held the name as the most dangerous dog. As the 1930s, they became known as the fighting dog. People would breed the dog intentionally for dog fights. It takes an average dog two and a half weeks to get adopted, for a pitbull it will take an average of seven and a half...
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...Do Pit bulls deserve the reputation as “vicious”? I believe that Pit bulls would not make a good pet. This reason is because after researching I found even more reasons why I was against Pit bulls as pets. Pit bulls are known as the attackers. For instance, most attacks are done by a Pit bull. Most Pit bulls are known as vicious, because they have been in a lot of the attacks that you here about. You don’t want to be the Pit bulls prey, because when they grab on they don’t let go. So never get in the way of a Pit bull. Would you recommend a P it bull as a pet? They can turn on you for no reason and hurt you or your kids. In a poll that I took six people out of ten were against having a Pit bull as a pet. So that better tell you something!...
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...People should be allowed to own pit bulls as pets. We should be able to own pit bulls because most of them aren't harmful. Most pit bulls don’t attack unless they feel threatened, scared, or harmed. Pit bulls also have good benefits for some people. We should be able to own pit bulls because some people like pit bulls. Pit bulls are a respected dog breed. Before the Civil War, the first pit bulls that were brought to America were brought by English and Irish immigrants. Therefore, they were a respected dog breed at the time. Pit bulls were considered working dogs. Furthermore, pit bulls are guardians, hunters, pets, and herders. Pit bulls are a very popular breed. The pit bull is the symbol of American pride. The image of pit bulls was used...
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...The Truth about Pitbulls Ryan K. Smith University of Phoenix The Pit Bull breed of dog has a very bad reputation. This is because Pit Bulls are used as fighting dogs for some people’s amusement. Little do people know Pit Bulls are very good family dogs, and often called “The Nanny Dog”. I personally own three Pit Bulls, and have interviewed someone who does not own a pit bull. I have found a lot of information about this breed of dogs and everything points to one question. Although some individuals perceive pit bull dogs to have a bad reputation, many have found these animals to be wonderful house pets when treated with kindness and love. The stereotype of a pit bull is not good at all, but why does this stop people from owning them? I asked a non pitbull owner why she will not own a pitbull. “I personally got bit by a pit bull, so I have seen what they are capable of and this scares me. These dogs have a very powerful jaw and it makes being bit worse. I’m just personally scared of this breed of dog. Being scared of this breed of dog because of being bit by one, makes me weary of going to other people’s homes that own this breed because I’m scared of being bit again.” (Cassie Bailey’s personal interview). I also interviewed a pitbull owner as well. “By owning the pit bull breed for most of my life I have never had a problem out of any of the dogs I have had. The pit bull breed has a bad name, but my dogs have never bit or attacked anyone. My dogs are very...
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...believed in, then yes, pit bulls should be banned around the world as they allegedly kill and bite people, as well as other animals. They are considered threat in communities. So it is no surprise banning of pit bulls are often talked about. Just recently, New York City is thinking of banning pit bulls in their city after a 5-year old, Jeremiah Rivera, underwent 2, 000 stitches after getting beaten by a family pit bull. Is it shocking to say that pit bulls used to be called as “nanny dogs” in America, for they are gentle among children. Pit bulls are actually not a breed, but a genetic trait often used to describe dogs with similar traits. Breeds under pit bulls include American pit bull terrier and American Staffordshire...
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...Let’s blast off into the world of dogs. Pit Bulls should not be allowed to be pets because they attack people, they are the number one choice for drug dealers, and they have the characteristics to bite on to something and not let go. Often, Pit Bulls attack people for no reason at all. In 1989 a ban on Pit Bulls was instituted due to the fact that Pit Bulls are vicious attack dogs. According to the article, “Miami-Dade County Votes to Keep Pit Bulls Out”, “The ban was enacted after a Pit Bull attacked a young girl.” Also did you know that most of the cases about dogs attacking people that show up on the news shows that the dog was a Pit Bull. In addition to the other reasons as to why Pit Bulls would not make a good pet...
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...Pit bulls have a bad rep in society, people think Pit Bulls are the issue but it’s actually us humans who are. The bully breed has been viciously accused of being nothing but dangerous and aggressive dogs. This assumption is anything but the truth. “Good dragons under the control of bad people do bad things”(Enos, 2014, p.1) Pit Bulls or any breed of dog are only as cruel and vicious as their environment. Pit Bulls have the worst reputation out of all the dog breeds. Pit bulls may have a bad rep, but that doesn’t mean they should be illegal to own as pets. Would you want to be judge harshly just because someone of your race does something bad? Pitbulls have a bad rep for being aggressive and people just judge the whole breed for a few...
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...Current controversy continues to swirl around the subject of the pit bull and the nature of the breed. However, many will argue that society and environment are to blame for the excessive attacks that the generalized bull breed has been convicted of. Society gets to dictate how these dogs are used and the training they will receive against humanity, but not all pit bulls should be classified as dangerous. Pit bulls are in our headlines constantly, from strays to abuse, and sometimes unimaginable mauling’s. The crime scenes are described as bloody and brutal leaving victims clinging for their lives or worse, death. Death caused by pit bulls accounts for over 60% more than any other breed. Most times the dogs are familiar with the victims...
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...Why are pit bulls a good pet to adopt? Some are saying they are and others are saying they are not. Unfortunately, people are making negative comments about pit bulls, but they are good pets to have or adopt. The fact about pit bulls is that pit bulls are one of the misunderstood dog breeds in the world. Another fact is pit bull puppies are adorable. The myths about them are: they do not have locking jaws and they are not all inherently vicious. Pit bulls are not aggressive towards other dogs and they are not aggressive towards humans. Pit bulls that have an unknown history and parentage from rescue or shelter are not dangerous to adopt, rather than buying a pit bull from a breeder . The last myth is that: it is not better to adopt a pit bull puppy instead of an adult. There is a little history to pit...
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...Should Pit-bulls be banned? Yes, or No? Those who thought yes, why? why should they be banned? Is it because they attack people, attack other dogs, is it because they just look scary or is it because of perspective?? Pit-bulls are no different to other dogs so saying pit-bulls should be banned is like saying all medium to large breeds of dog should be gone. Think about what it's like to have something so meaningful to you taken away for life. This is a feeling pit bull owners endure everyday as their dogs are banned and killed solely on the fact that they are pit bulls. Pit bull banning is extremely wrong because they are harshly punished for no particular reason. There are many pieces of misinformation about them, and this can all be changed if we could only make good alternative decisions. The banning of pit bulls has finally come around after the attempt to ban German Shepard's in the 70's and Doberman Pinschers in the 80's. After these two breeds won the battle against banning, the law looked at the next positioned 'most dangerous dog'....
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...The debatable question is should pit bulls be killed given their aggression? Pitbulls are affected by this issue, humans are affected by this issue, and animals are affected by this issue. Pitbulls are affected by this issue because they normally get taken away from their families, killed in many ways, or put in a shelter. They are labeled as “the most aggressive dog breeds” and they get discriminated against. Humans are affected by this issue because they can get brutally attacked, get their dog taken away, or have one of their pets attacked by a pit bull. Animals are affected by this issue because they sometimes get attacked by pit bulls and get badly hurt. This topic addresses the two different sides of what to do with aggressive pitbulls after attacks, as well as...
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...The Truth to American Pit Bull Terriers American Pit Bull Terriers are naturally loving and caring dogs known for their neutrality and bravery, but suffer from a negative reputation due to an ill informed public. These breed of dogs are usually misinterpreted. Pit Bulls are not as cruel and ferocious as media has made them look. Pit Bulls deserve a chance at life, instead of being deemed as monsters of society. Pit Bulls originated from the United Kingdom in the 1800’s. They were created by breeding an American Bulldog and a Terrier (“Breed History”). Pit Bulls were first known as “Bulldogs”. Next, they were soon renamed the “Staffordshire Terrier”. But according to “Breed History: What’s in the Name?”, their name was changed to “American...
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